1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1972 Dodge Charger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 932 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Charger | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Prefect |
Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2220 mm |